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Dental Journal (Majalah Kedokteran Gigi)

ISSN 1978-3728

Vol. 45 / No. 4 / Published : 2012-12

Order : 8, and page :217 - 220

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Original Article :

Antibacterial efficacy of salvadora persicaas a cleansing teeth towards streptococcus mutansand lactobacilli colonies

Author :

  1. Erlina Sih Mahanani*1
  2. Mohd Fadhli Khamis*2
  3. Erry Mochamad Arief*3
  4. Siti nabilah Mat rippin*4
  5. Zainul Ahmad Rajion*5
  1. Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi
  2. Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi
  3. School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  4. School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  5. School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract :

Background: Salvadora persica is a traditional chewing stick for cleaning teeth that it is known Siwak. Several studies have demonstrated the antimicrobial effects of Salvadora persica. Purpose: This study was aimed to examine the effectiveness of Salvadora  persica in several modified preparation against the salivary Streptoccocus mutans and Lactobacilli. Methods: A single-blind, randomized  clinical trial study with crossover design was used. The study comprised of 5 groups, per group consisted of 14 healthy dental students  who had good oral hygiene. Each participant was given 5 intervention to clean their teeth using, electric toothbrush modified with  siwak, electric toothbrush with siwak toothpaste (colgate kayu sugi toothpaste), electric toothbrush with general toothpaste (colgate  total toothpaste), original siwak chewing stick and normal saline. The wash out periode each intervention was 3 days. Patients’ saliva  was used to quantify the levels of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli using caries risk test (CRT) kit from Vivadent. Results: The  results showed that there was a reduction in Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli risk score after cleansing different intervention  except electric toothbrush modified with siwak. However, there was no significant difference for Streptococcus mutans (p=0.158) and  Lactobacilli (p=0.396) risk score reduction when comparison was done between the groups. Conclusion: The original siwak chewing  stick has antimicrobial effects similar to toothbrushing with general toothpaste and salvadora persica toothpaste. However, electric toothbrush modified with siwak has no effect on microbial reduction.

Keyword :

Salvadora persica, Siwak, Streptococcus mutans, , Lactobacilli, antibacteri,


References :

Al-Otaibi M,(2004) The siwak (chewing stick) and oral health. Studies on oral hygiene practices of urban Saudi Arabians. - : Swed Dent J Suppl





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